Dates Volunteer is Needed:
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity:
Cultural Mentors play a key role in the successful resettlement of newly arrived refugees in the United States. By providing a warm welcome, basic needs and practical help, mentors see that the newcomers become self-sufficient and independent as quickly as possible. A Cultural Mentor helps in various ways by helping to meet the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of a newly arrived refugee family. It is a commitment to welcome the families by providing assistance with the sometimes overwhelming process of cultural adjustment and resettlement. It is a matter of time commitment and energy that often brings life-changing friendships and a greater understanding of uprooted people around the world.
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project:
Refugee families benefit immensely from the services volunteers provide. A cultural mentor impacts the life of Refugee families by guiding them in their resettlement and cultural adjustment, but most importantly, by creating relationships that are meaningful, for both, the volunteer and the families.
Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: